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Lesan Family History

Lesan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lean, Lesak, Lesar, Levan, Leman, Lewan, Lesane, Lehan, Legan, Lekan

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Where is the Lesan family from?

You can see how Lesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lesan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lesan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lesan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesan. 27% of Lesan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lesan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesan were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Lesan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Lesan. For the veterans among your Lesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Lesan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lesan in 1952 was 45, and 92 in 2003.

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